Police to investigate Yorke racist claims

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LANCASHIRE POLICE have joined the FA in launching an investigation into claims by Dwight Yorke, the Birmingham City forward, that he was racially abused by a Blackburn Rovers supporter during Sunday’s 3-3 draw at Ewood Park.

Yorke, a former Blackburn player, was involved in an angry confrontation with one fan, whom he believes subjected him to racist abuse as he warmed up before his introduction as a substitute. The supporter was ejected from the ground and faces the threat of criminal proceedings.

A Blackburn statement said: “After hearing reports from the club’s safety officers and studying available CCTV and video